Our NYT Midi Crossword Hints for May 14, 2026 will help you work your way through the mid-size grid if a clue has you stumped. The New York Times Midi Crossword sits between the Mini and the full-sized puzzle in both size and difficulty, offering a satisfying challenge without the time commitment of the daily 15×15. It’s designed for solvers who want something meatier than the Mini but still approachable enough to finish in a short session. The Midi is published daily online and has become a favorite for players looking to sharpen their skills.
NYT Midi Crossword Hints, May 14, 2026
Below you’ll find hints for every clue in the NYT Midi Crossword for 5/14/26. You can click or tap on any clue to jump to its dedicated page for more detail, including definitions and additional guidance. If you prefer a lighter nudge, you can reveal letters one at a time to keep the puzzle challenging without giving away the full answer immediately.
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1A. Slightly cracked, as a door
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5A. Sound at a 9-Down
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8A. Contacted on an intercom, say
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10A. Lincoln or Lexus
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11A. PRO "tip" #1: one type of cheese in a cheesesteak
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13A. Pig out
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14A. PRO "tip" #2: gas in a grillmaster's tank
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17A. Hoo-boy!
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18A. PRO "tip" #3: Campbell's soup rival
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22A. The Green Dragon, in "The Lord of the Rings"
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23A. "Sauer" bratwurst topping
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24A. ___ the party line
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25A. Possible heirs to the throne
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1D. Smartphone icon
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2D. Jam holder
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3D. A long, long time ___ …
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4D. Gun as an engine
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5D. Treat for a squirrel
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6D. Where to warm up before playing 18 holes
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7D. Available to meet up
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9D. Where a boxer might give you the run-around?
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12D. Short-term vehicles given by auto dealerships
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14D. XXX flick
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15D. French wine region
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16D. Texter's Holy cow!
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18D. Bad thing to bite down on in a date
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19D. ___ Paulo Brazil
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20D. Object losing its luminosity in the 2026 film "Project Hail Mary"
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21D. N.F.L. tiebreakers, in brief
If you enjoy the Midi, you might also like stepping up to the full NYT Crossword, which offers a deeper challenge with its 15×15 weekday grids and the larger 21×21 Sunday puzzle. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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